Why Your 10-Step Routine Might Be Hurting Your Skin

Why Your 10-Step Routine Might Be Hurting Your Skin

Written and Reviewed by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods Why Less Is More: The Case for a Simpler Skincare Routine If your bathroom shelf is lined with serums, your...
AHAs vs. BHAs: A Guide to Exfoliating Acids for Glowing Skin

AHAs vs. BHAs: A Guide to Exfoliating Acids for Glowing Skin

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on July 8, 2026. Exfoliating acids in skincare have gained popularity over the past few years, and...
How to Use AHAs Safely for Sensitive, Balanced & Oily Skin

How to Use AHAs Safely for Sensitive, Balanced & Oily Skin

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on August 10, 2026. Acids can be an effective addition to your skincare routine. However, there’s a...
How to Layer Skincare Active Ingredients for Multiple Skin Concerns (Without Overdoing It)

How to Layer Skincare Active Ingredients for Multiple Skin Concerns (Without Overdoing It)

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on August 7, 2026. Let's face it: Most of us struggle with more than one skin issue...
The Best Active Ingredient for Your Skin Concern, From a Dermatology NP

The Best Active Ingredient for Your Skin Concern, From a Dermatology NP

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 17, 2026. I’ve always been a minimalist when it comes to my skincare routine. In...
5 Ingredients to Fade Hyperpigmentation & When to Start Using Them

5 Ingredients to Fade Hyperpigmentation & When to Start Using Them

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 4, 2026. Hyperpigmentation, or discoloration and dark spots, can be caused for many issues. Think:...
How to Choose the Best Eye Cream for Your Skin: 5 Expert Tips

How to Choose the Best Eye Cream for Your Skin: 5 Expert Tips

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on May 28, 2026. Eye cream is a necessary part of any balanced skincare routine—and it does...
The Skin Barrier Secret: Why Ceramides Belong in Every Skincare Routine

The Skin Barrier Secret: Why Ceramides Belong in Every Skincare Routine

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on May 26, 2026. Ceramides work wonders to soften and smooth your complexion. In fact, ceramides make...
AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs: Which Exfoliating Acid Is Actually Right for You?

AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs: Which Exfoliating Acid Is Actually Right for You?

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 8, 2026. Exfoliating acids are what we like to call multifunctional, because they’ve been shown...